Good for the Goose, Bad for the Gander

Good for the Goose, Bad for the Gander
or: Do As I Say, Not As I Do

I'd like to say I'm surprised…

France has arrested over 50 people, including comedian Dieudonné M'bala M'bala, for speech.

You can't make this stuff up.

Happy Trails,


2 Comments so far

Samuel Gros's picture

In fact, those people are placed under investigation (not arrested yet) for "apologia for terrorism" (which is a crime in France). Dieudonné M'bala M'bala was placed under investigation many time for "advocacy of hatred" against jewish people. In France the liberty of speech is a standing debate, you can laugh at everything but "advocacy of hatred" is prohibited. I'm so sorry for my english. :/
Smitty's picture

<p>This reminds me of America&#39;s Aliens and Sedition Acts of the late 1700s. Having just gone to war to ensure personal liberties, said liberties were then tossed in the trash. President doesn&#39;t like you, you&#39;re deported. Criticize the government, go to jail. Act like a founding father and revolutionary hero and you&#39;re guilty of treason.<br /> <br /> Most of the acts were allowed to lapse but the Enemies act remains today and was the justification for America&#39;s concentration camps during WWII.<br /> <br /> Better these people be free to paint themselves as hate-mongers. Muzzle them, they become martyrs.</p>


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